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Punch 2

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Spec score 7.7 #16 of 30 in Drum Machine Software

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Product
Punch 2 is a 24-pad drum synthesizer for PC and Mac that combines drum synthesis, samples, and a built-in pattern sequencer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Activation and device limit
The serial/license system activates during product registration, supports online or offline activation, and allows installation on two computer systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Demo
The demo is usable for 30 days total; afterward it emits regular noise, and bank and preset loading or saving are disabled.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Effects
Punch 2 has four FX processors with routing options and 31 effect types.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Included content
It includes 900+ drum kits, 2,500+ drum presets, 1,300+ pre-installed HQ samples, 400+ integrated HQ samples, and 150+ loops/REX files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Included product
Punch-BD is included and installed with Punch 2.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Integration
Punch 2 is compatible with the NI NKS system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Maker background
Rob Papen says he began developing virtual synthesizers and effects for PC and Mac with programmers about two decades ago.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Operating systems
The maker lists Windows 7 or higher and macOS 10.15 or higher, and states ARM processor compatibility for Mac.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Pad modes
Each pad can use a modeled, sample-based, or slice/REX mode.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Plug-in formats
Windows supports 64-bit VST3, AAX, and VST; macOS supports 64-bit AU, VST3, AAX, and VST.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
REX limitation
REX file import is not available on Mac computers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Sample editing
Sample pads support up to three layers, velocity split, mix and alternate play modes, filters, pitch envelopes, LFOs, and granular mode.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Sequencer
The pattern page provides eight sequences with four tracks each and can extract sequences to MIDI.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com
Slice editing
Slice pads can split samples into pads using equal, automatic, or tempo-based modes, and can export MIDI files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com

Plans and prices

Punch 2 $149, paid once Install on 2 computer systems Read 4 Oct 2026 · robpapen.com

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